Support for 15 locally initiated tourism projects has been extended by the Department of Tourism (DOT) in line with the Marcos administration’s thrust for inclusive and balanced national growth. Underscoring the government’s effort to equalize tourism opportunities across regions, DOT...
A global safety index that falsely ranked the Philippines the “least safe” for travelers raised concern from the Department of Tourism (DOT) after it said the report damaged the country’s reputation and affected communities dependent on tourism. In a statement on Thursday, Jun. 19, Tourism...
Incoming Cebu Gov. Pamela Baricuatro expressed displeasure over the move of outgoing Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia to create trust funds for several programs in the province. “I am deeply disappointed and appalled by the recent actions of the outgoing governor,” Baricuatro said in a Facebook post....
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) Second Division, voting 2-1, granted the petition seeking to cancel the registration of the Duterte Youth Party-list, which ranked second in the May 2025 polls. In the resolution dated June 18, 2025, petitioners Reeya Beatrice Magtalas, Abigal Aleli tan,...
TACLOBAN CITY — Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco led the groundbreaking ceremony for the Silago Ridge to Reef Eco-Experience Project (SIRREP) on Tuesday, June 17, in Silago, Southern Leyte. “The state-of-the-art eco-heritage museum and visitor center will not only preserve Silago’s...
BACOLOD CITY – The Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections on Dec. 1 are pushing through, Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman George Erwin Garcia said here. “It’s a go,” Garcia said, expressing confidence that Congress will soon finalize the bill affirming the Dec. 1 election...
BACOLOD CITY – Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman George Erwin Garcia said on Monday he hopes the fatal Election Day shooting incident in Silay City, Negros Occidental would serve as a lesson not only in the involved barangay, but also in the entire region. “Sana yung nangyaring kaso...
Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco vowed to fast-track efforts that promote inclusive growth and uplift local communities through tourism following her reappointment by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. during the administration’s midterm Cabinet review. The...
CEBU CITY – Six suspected cases of monkeypox are being monitored in Central Visayas. The Department of Health-Central Visayas (DOH-7) on Monday, June 2, said three cases are in Cebu City, one in Mandaue City, one in Talisay City, and one in Lapu-Lapu City. DOH-7 Director Joshua Brillantes...
Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco received a 92 percent job performance rating in the nationwide “Boses ng Bayan” survey conducted in 2024, ranking her among the Marcos administration’s highest-rated cabinet officials. The independent poll by RP-Mission and...
To boost regional tourism by showcasing Filipino cuisine and public markets, the Department of Tourism (DOT) has launched two flagship programs—“Salo-Salo: Taste the Flavor, Experience the Culture” and the “Market Tourism: A Philippine Palengke Experience” handbook—designed to position...
Tourism leaders and stakeholders across the country have expressed strong support for Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco following her submission of a courtesy resignation in response to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive for a midterm Cabinet reshuffle....
